Hey guys! yeah, i know, i know. I took FOREVER to update. I just been so busy with school and work...and urgh, recently, exams. so yeh, for that, i deeply apologize. I also kno that this chapter isn't long enough but this is all i can do for now. As always, i hope you enjoy this chappie.

DIZCLAIMER: meh...

TRUE TO HIS WORD, RYUJI became a very attentive father to be during the next few days after his confession to Mai. He would come to Mai's house almost every day of the week when he could. He would take her to places for the unborn baby and even for Mai. Mai didn't mind, she liked having Ryuji around, he was easy to talk to and he was a complete gentleman.

He would make a great father.

There is a problem of course. A problem, which Mai or Ryuji had not ever discussed, nor did they need to. It seems they had a mutual understanding about it. It was this; they both didn't want the unborn child to be Ryuji's.

Sure, they both enjoyed each other's presence and they never fought (at least not yet) but there was the fact of 'what's next?'. Do they get married? Or what? Ryuji made it clear many times before that he has feelings for Shizuka. And Mai….well, she isn't in love with Ryuji.

Ryuji sat down at the table after he pulled both women's chairs to let them sit down. Mai watched at Anzu began to devour her fries eagerly. Anzu loves French fries. Mai couldn't help but to frown, how is it that no matter how many fries Anzu could eat, she never seems to gain a pound?

Anzu had decided to join Mai and Ryuji shopping for baby necessities. Even though it may be too early(since the unborn is only two months now)Ryuji wanted to have at least the basic things already.

Mai stared at her hamburger and her salad and mentally slapped herself. How could she have ordered so much food? She was pregnant, not starving from crying out loud! She wondered if she was actually capable of eating it, for Mai has never ordered so much food for herself before. She was beginning to feel guilty since it was Ryuji who paid for everything.

Ryuji noticed Mai's uncomfortable expression and chuckled softly, "It's ok, you know." He began, he took a sip of his drink and said, "As long as you like it, I'm ok with it."

Mai gave a small smile to Ryuji. He was confusing her expression of doubt for guilt.

Mai took a bit out of her burger. Ryuji smiled.

"It's a shame the rest of the gang couldn't be here," Anzu said. Mai nodded, she couldn't agree more.

Honda, Yugi and Bakura were at work. Shizuka said Kaiba wouldn't let her go until she had completed some errands for him.

Mai frowned, the one she wanted to see was Jonouchi, and after all he suddenly disappeared a few days ago. Even though Mai knew he was ok, Mai still wanted to see her best friend. But according to Shizuka, Jonouchi doesn't get off work until late in the afternoon.

Jonouchi is currently working at a restaurant for almost four years now. Jonouchi loves it. It seems that his boss likes Jonouchi too, which is the many reasons why Jonouchi eagerly works extra hours.

"So how are you and Yugi?" Ryuji suddenly asked Anzu.

Anzu, who was trying to drink her soda(soda pop, cola…etc)nearly choked, "Wh-why do you ask…that?!"

Ryuji raised at eyebrow in surprise, "Well, I haven't seen Yugi in a while. And you are probably closest to Yugi."

Anzu's reaction intrigued Mai. Yes, how is Anzu with Yugi? Now that Mai is thinking about it, Anzu hasn't been with Yugi lately and these two are known to never leave each other's side.

Anzu nearly dropped her drink and stuttered, "Uh…well….Yugi and I haven't been hanging out lately."

Ryuji raised an eyebrow, "How come?" he then smirked, "Did you two get in a fight?"

Mai kept her violet eyes on her female friend. She knew based on Anzu's reaction that she was lying, and she wasn't going to tell the truth to Ryuji, not because she didn't trust him. It's the simple reason that there are some things you just don't tell everyone. Only to certain people, and in this situation, Anzu would prefer to confess to Mai or Shizuka.

Anzu's cobalt eyes secretly met Mai's who gave her a knowing look. Anzu smiled, Ryuji, who didn't notice those actions returned the smile to Anzu.

Mai sighed, "I'm going to get something to drink…" she said and she began to get up.

"Hey," Ryuji began, "I can get it for you if you want," Mai shook her head, "No, it's ok. I need the exercise anyway."

Ryuji nodded, and hesitantly let Mai go.

As Mai went over to the counter to get something to drink, her eyes widened in surprise. Did…did her eyes deceive her? Was she really seeing what she thinks she's seeing?

Just to be absolutely sure, Mai took a few steps forward and as she did her jaw couldn't help but to drop.

Yeh, i know, What the hell is goin' on? haha! Don't worry, with this one, i reveal it in the next chapter. anyways, read n review!